Broad Cove Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what Broad Cove has in store for us over the next couple of weeks.

Right now, the outlook is pretty average overall. There’s some action on the charts, but you’ll need to pick your moments. The good news is that the water temp is sitting right where it should be for this time of year, so no worries about needing a thicker suit just yet.

We kick things off on Saturday, August 1st, with the best bet of the near term. Broad Cove (United States) is showing a clean 4ft south swell with a 9-second period. The wind is blowing offshore from the WNW at 9 mph, setting up some nice, clean lines. The combined energy is moderate at 224, so there’s enough push to have some fun on a point break. This is the standout for the first week. Saturday afternoon goes glassy with a smaller 3ft, so if you want a mellow session, that’s your window.

The next few days, from Sunday the 2nd through to Thursday the 6th, are pretty lackluster. Swells stay small, between 0.7ft and 3ft, and the wind is mostly cross or cross-on, creating chop and ripples. You’ll be fighting a bumpy surface for tiny waves, so maybe save your energy.

Things perk up again on Sunday, August 9th. The morning brings a 5ft southwest swell with a clean offshore wind from the WSW at 6 mph. That’s a solid combo for the point, with combined energy at 316 – that’s a proper moderate push. Get on it early before the wind swings more southerly and messes it up by the afternoon.

After another quiet spell through the middle of the month, the real excitement shows up in the long-range forecast. Take this one with a pinch of salt, but it looks promising. On Saturday, August 15th, the afternoon sees a big jump to a 10ft swell from the ESE. That’s a lot of water moving, but the period is short at 7 seconds, so it might be a bit lumpy. The combined energy is a whopping 1010, signaling strong wave energy. Definitely for experienced surfers only.

Then, on Sunday, August 16th, things get serious. We’re looking at a 13ft easterly swell with a 9-second period. The wind is offshore and clean, and the combined energy is massive at 2760. This is a powerful, groundswell-type event. For a point break like Broad Cove, this could set up some barrels for the experts, but it’s going to be a beast. The crowd profile says it’s often busy, so expect a packed lineup if you’re crazy enough to paddle out.

So, for the best surf: grab Saturday the 1st for clean head-high waves, and keep an eye on Sunday the 9th. The big stuff on the 15th and 16th is for the experienced crew only.

Rusty.

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